Dgurley2000
Adventurer
Curious, what research is this based on?
2 Adults, 5 Kids, Every Country in North and South America in a Veggie Powered F250
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Curious, what research is this based on?
Montezuma Castle Visit
I was walking out of work when I saw the F250 in the parking lot at Montezuma Castle National Monument. I knew immediately who they were and had to go back in and tell them they should visit Adventure Overland and Overland Journal. They had been there the previous day! The kids ARE great, and I had a wonderful time talking with them about the Sinagua who lived in the cliff dwelling 900 years ago (and helping a little with their "Junior Ranger" stuff too). I have met many people here who are doing the AK-to-Argentina trip as well as globe-trotting, and I'd say I have most enjoyed the few minutes I spent with them. Best wishes!
I was walking out of work when I saw the F250 in the parking lot at Montezuma Castle National Monument. I knew immediately who they were and had to go back in and tell them they should visit Adventure Overland and Overland Journal. They had been there the previous day! The kids ARE great, and I had a wonderful time talking with them about the Sinagua who lived in the cliff dwelling 900 years ago (and helping a little with their "Junior Ranger" stuff too). I have met many people here who are doing the AK-to-Argentina trip as well as globe-trotting, and I'd say I have most enjoyed the few minutes I spent with them. Best wishes!
<Our websites share our family overland travel adventures, and inspire others to design the lifestyle of their dreams.>
An interesting story, to be sure, but thinly veiled marketing nonetheless, IMHO.
Or am I just an old codger who still can't understand this whole social media thing?
An interesting story, to be sure, but thinly veiled marketing nonetheless, IMHO.
Or am I just an old codger who still can't understand this whole social media thing?
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Ray Hyland
Expedition Leader
Mexico is great, just zip past the border region, and then take your time, enjoy yourselves. The kids will love it.
Ray Hyland
Expedition Leader
Um, yeah, the latter.
Just kidding.
But actually, they do talk in their website about how they are funding their travel by selling stuff they believe in. And for the record, we asked them to share their ongoing trip here with us on ExPo, they didn't come here to market anything.
VuickB6
What is this I don't even
I have family and friends that won't go visit loved ones down there because of the drug war. Numerous Americans have been killed for no other reason other than being in the wrong place at the wrong time. My company no longer allows travel to Mexico except in very rare cases that has to be approved by numerous people.
The latest news on the violence:
http://www.voanews.com/english/news...iolence-Plagued-Coastal-Mexico-131317059.html
Curious, would you take your family down there?
GR8ADV
Explorer
Absolutely.
Suffice it to say that if your main source of information is from the Media, you are sadly very mis-informed. Mods, please don't let this great thread become yet another "is it safe in Mexico" mash. I hope you have the ability to delete them if they start, this one included. If folks really want to delve deep into this subject see the "is mexico safe" thread on ADV and get a big lunch.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=546927&highlight=mexico+safe
Great adventure you are on and a wonderful inspiration to all especially those with families. thank you!
No veil at all. They are pretty up-front about it.
Whether you guys can find veggie south of the border or not, having the on-board filter setup should reduce problems with dirty fuel.
Keep up on the worldschooling, they will remember it.
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Oh, I am sooooo using that one!!!! As for being prepared, true preparedness is what you carry in between your ears, not whats on your back. All the "gee-wiz" gear and toys don't mean anything if you have no common sense. I think you guys are more than prepared. :elkgrin:
VuickB6
What is this I don't even
Read my reply again please, my main source of information is clearly NOT the media. But it sounds to me like you desperately want it to so you could whip out your "sadly mis-informed" line and show me what's what.
I've said my peace, I know I'm not going to change any minds and there will be no delving deep into the subject. I asked an honest question and was seeking a response from the OP not everyone else.
discovershare
Discover Share Inspire
Sorry to hear about your wife, hope she is doing better and you can move forward with your plans!
discovershare
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Kids, Schoolwork
Our children are 9, 7, 6, 4 and 1.
For education, we focus extensively on developing a love of learning through reading aloud, which happens at bedtime, and then during the day while driving, etc.
We also are extremely adamant about hands-on learning (especially while our children are so young) and relevant, experiential knowledge. Like learning that saguaro cactus don't grow their first arm until they are 60 years old, then reading a book to learn more and finding out that at 14 years old they are as tall as a pencil (all spawned because we saw the saguaros and were fascinated by them.)
We buy books at local stores/gift shops (like at the Grand Canyon or Bryce, etc) and read those.
Writing is done in journals or postcards/letters.
Our children are 9, 7, 6, 4 and 1.
For education, we focus extensively on developing a love of learning through reading aloud, which happens at bedtime, and then during the day while driving, etc.
We also are extremely adamant about hands-on learning (especially while our children are so young) and relevant, experiential knowledge. Like learning that saguaro cactus don't grow their first arm until they are 60 years old, then reading a book to learn more and finding out that at 14 years old they are as tall as a pencil (all spawned because we saw the saguaros and were fascinated by them.)
We buy books at local stores/gift shops (like at the Grand Canyon or Bryce, etc) and read those.
Writing is done in journals or postcards/letters.
discovershare
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The oil is filtered through a filter that is installed on our veggie tank. We are very selective in the oil that we use - it has to have the right clarity. We usually find good oil at Burger King, KFC, Chinese or Mexican Restaurants.
McDonalds and Wendy's has horrible oil.
(Oh and a disgusting tid bit of info - most used veggie oil is collected and sent to feedlots to fatten the beef we eat before it's slaughtered) Ugh.
discovershare
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We personally know of three separate families (each with 3-6 kids) who have driven across the Mexico border just last month. One family lives in Mexico, and they make regular trips (every 6 months at least). We will be staying with them.
We'll carefully document our crossing, and share how it goes